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Chicory leaf

Chicory leaf is the fresh leafy part of chicory, ranging from pale to deep green and used raw or cooked despite variable bitterness.

Chicory leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Chicory leaf

Chicory leaf is the leafy part of chicory, sold fresh as loose leaves or in compact heads, depending on the type. Leaves range from pale to deep green and may have a pronounced bitter, earthy taste; some varieties have pale ribs or red markings.

It is eaten raw in salads or cooked by wilting, sautéing, or adding to soups and other dishes. The bitterness and texture vary with variety, maturity, and whether the leaves are grown as open greens or blanched heads.

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English

chicory

English

endive

English

chicory leaf (raw)

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Chicory leaf nutrition & diet

Chicory leaf nutritional value

Chicory greens, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
23kcal
Protein
1.7g
Carbs
4.7g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition comparisons depend on whether the entry refers to raw leaves or cooked leaves, which lose water and may be prepared with added fat or other ingredients.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Chicory greens, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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